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Maybe it wasn't meant for adults?

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: January 10, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I got this game because it looked like fun and because it got such amazing reviews. After having played it on and off for a few weeks, I'm perplexed--why do people like this game so much???

Honest, I gave it a chance. I paid off my first mortgage (only to be slapped with another, much larger mortgage--and I didn't even have a choice), I've written letters, gathered oranges and shells, dug up fossils, tried fishing, sold stuff to Tom Nook, etc.

I have two major problems with this game:

1) The animals are at best neutral, and at worst very rude. I am nice to them and have sent letters and so forth. Why do they call me names and complain all the time? It's so negative, it gets on my nerves. Plus it's kind of creepy. One of them called me 'slacker' after every sentence when I had just met it! What's up with that?

2) I already have a job, a mortgage, and a community. This whole game just feels like work... and I don't even like the coworkers!

Small things that get under my skin:
-The incessant head-wobbling
-Characters saying the same things over and over again
-Trying to pick up oranges that I can't see because a tree is in the way
-My character's Raggedy Ann face
-The owl sweating every time he wants me to donate a fossil
-Tom Nook following me around the store while I look at things
-Having to turn back and say goodbye every time I want to leave the store
-Characters leaving town even though I sent them stuff
OMG, I could go on and on...

In conclusion, I guess it would make more sense if, in fact, this game is actually for kids, who aren't already dealing with the realities and responsibilities of life. I don't know. Like I said, I'm perplexed!

Dissapointing

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 9 / 18
Date: December 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

First let me say I was really looking forward to this game, I bought it on release date and went right home to play it only to find it a big dissapointment compared to Animal Crossing (GCN) of a couple years back.
Here are the main things:

1. The main (and most frustrating) thing about AC:WW is, unlike it's GCN counterpart you cannot ask the villagers for jobs. It seems they removed (though I've no idea why) the option from the chat menu when you talk to animals. You can still get jobs from animals but it is completely random and happens on occasion when you use the "Talk to me!" (or something similiar) when chatting with animals. This was one of the main ways to obtain new items for your catologue on the GCN one, so it's a major letdown.

2. Holidays, these were my favorite part of the old one, (halloween, thanksgiving, christmas) they aren't in Wild World, instead they've been replaced by AC themed holidays, "Yay Day", "Flea Market Day" and "Flower Fest" and "Acorn Day" to name a few. Beleave me, after two "Yay Days" you will be sick of it. Another big dissapointment.

3. Touch control and new map design, firstly the touch control, while good to breeze through menus with, I rarely find myself using it for anything else. Though you can use it to move your character (and about everything else) I rarely find myself doing so, it just feels too unnatural. And finaly, the new "log rolling" map design. This just doesn't feel right, I could never get used to this, and the removal of "acres" from the game, making it nearly impossible to make a perfect town. (Beleave me, I tried.)

Minor things:

1. The perfect town thing, mentioned above. In AC GCN, it was fairly easy (though granted still one of the games more challenging aspects) to maintain a perfect town for two weeks (thanks to the "acre system") and get the infamous golden axe. In WW however, the acres have been removed making it nearly impossible to keep up with what needs to be planted where....

2. Nookington's, the two-story department style upgrade to Nookway (also the final upgrade and most desired for its large display of furniture daily (six peices if I remember correctly). This final upgrade requires someone from another town to visit and buy at least 1 item from Nookway.
Now, it was terribly simple to get this upgrade in the GCN AC, if you don't have a friend who has a GCN and AC, just buy another memory card, make another town and have that character visit yours. Simplyfying this even more is the fact the AC GCN came with a free memory card 59, meaning that would most likely make your second card (if you didn't have have two or more 59's by then anyway). However, in Wild World someone must visit Nookway via Wi-Fi or LAN. Meaning to get Nookington's you MUST have a friend/relative who has a DS and WW. Or pay about $180 for another DS and AC games. Yikes. Sure you could always get friend codes over the internet but the official Nintendo forums do not allow fc sharing, and asking anywhere else is asking for trouble. These people will come into your town and change your flag with a "questionable" design, curse or even bring a virus onto your DS. Ouch.

The only real improvement this game makes over the GCN AC is the Wi-fi play, (which is why I gave it three stars), but as stated above, if you do not know anyone who has a DS and AC it could be risky just asking random people online.

So, to finish only buy this game if, for some reason you cannot get the GCN one, or you have tons of friends with DS's.

Animal Crossing: Wild World Rocks!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: May 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I got this game in January and I have played this geme every day after that. There are many fun things to do, you can shake trees, dig up fossils and other cool treasures, you can chat with the cute animal neighbors, you can even send letters to neighbors and they might write a letter back! Also up to 4 people can share a town. This is the best game ever! One other cool part is you get to connect with friends all over the world with Nintendo WIFI.

Buy this game today, you won't be disapointed!

chrisv

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 12, 2006
Author: Amazon User

As a mom, all i now is that i bought this for my son the next thing i know 5 kids later they all asked me for the same game ages ranging from 5 through 12. They don't stop the best part is they all link up and it's ours of enjoyment. I recommend it to anyone who has kids or is an aunt or uncle shopping for the kids 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!

BEST GAME - NEVER GETS BORING!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: September 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Written by a 20 year old: Animal crossings is one of the best games in my opinion, it's like you're living day to day life, its not one of those games you finish then you can't ever play again..
I love level games but once they're done the fun is over.

In Animal crossings you can create your community, it's like a whole little world you customize and live in.
You have to water plants and trees and plant new ones, there are daily chores you have got to do to keep your town in tip top condition BUT it's great, there is so much fun along the way, fishing, catching bugs, going to the museum, visiting friends and inviting them over, chatting, decorating your home, buying, selling and more..

I find myself checking on the characters at odd hours of the night to see what they're up to! You'll love this game! You may even find yourself attached to certain characters (they're all so cute or at least funny)

WARNING: it's unbelievably addictive so take some time off, get our there and try to contribute in the REAL WORLD to make the world a better place just as you do in your mini village.

Great...for a while

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is absolute fanstastic for the first few weeks, even months. I played it for hours on end, trying to pay off the mortgage and working my way up from dinky little...shack, to a moderately-sized home.

However, after a while, the game begins to drag. You're constantly paying Tom Nook, and after a while the presents friends give you are just plain boring.

I suggest you play this game in intervals, so you don't get bored like I did.

Great Gift Idea!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I'm 24 years old and bought this game over the summer. Since then I have bought this game for my neighbor who is 10 and another girl that is 11. Both girls loved the game as well as I. My boyfriend who is also my age laughed at me for playing this game and one day decided to give it a try and now plays it everyday. Some people may thing this game is lame but I have yet to meet anyone who gave it a fair chance and didn't like it. Even my sister's boyfriend who is 31 was playing this game for over an hour! The characters are funny and there are so many things that can be done. There have been times where I might get bored with the game but I've played it every day since I got it, which has been four months. I suggest buying this game is you're interested or buy it for someone that has a DS. I also recommend buying the $15 AC playing guide to go with it, it makes the experience better!!!

Fun for 6 year olds and fun for 40+ year old Moms

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I admit it. Last Christmas, I bought a Nintendo DS and Animal Crossing:Wild World for my 6 year old. By April, I just had to have my own DS and ACWW. I love this game and my daughter and I can actually play it together. I've found that it encourages her to try out her reading skills. Plus, I like that the game encourages her to think about the social aspects of the animal characters. I know it is not an educational game but it turns out to be a sneaky way to encourage reading and the game also encourages my daughter to remember key things such as the days of the week (so she can see K.K. Slider play on Saturday night) and the layout of the town.

Aside from these aspects, it is just a fun game. There's no violence and I've encountered nothing in the game play seems inappropriate for young children. The design of the game is such that you have different things to work for over the course of the year. So in August you have fireworks to play with while in December it snows and you can build snowmen. I think the graphics are great. I love being able to buy and sell things for my house. I also love that it is pretty easy to earn bells (the game's currency).

The DS also allows you to take the game with you almost anywhere you go. No more sitting in the airport with nothing to do!

It's definitely worth the money!!

Adventure awaits you!! By Steven

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Have you ever wished to live your own free life and have your own town? If you do, Animal Crossing Wild World is truly the game for you! For Nintendo DS, this great game will set your creativity sky-high! To have your own town and free life is just wild. With great graphics, sound, and tons of unlockables this game is all you need. Imagine the possibilities! I strongly recommend this wild game to the hardcore Nintendo fans and to all DS Gamers. This game is rated E for Everyone. Young and old alike wi11 enjoy the adventures that this game provides.
Animal Crossing Wild World will just get you and all the other DS Gamers asking questions like " What should my clothes look like?" or " Should I buy the king's crown, no maybe the ski mask?" ACWW will just change game play forever! NOTE: In Animal Crossing Wild Word you will use bells to make purchases. Through all the details I've given you I truly believe this game is worth every penny. It doesn't even cost much. Trust me you just have to try the game Animal Crossing Wild World, the most magnificent and profitable game on the market today!!!

Animal Crossing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I bought this product at the request of my 12 yo. At first, the title did not seem that interesting but after seeing her play the game on a nintendo DS I was pleasantly suprised. There is a lot to do in the game and it thus provides hours of fun. It is like a virtual world but uses animals as characters. I would highly recommend this product for your youngster.

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